The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Specialist Fifth Class Fain A. Sizemore, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 25th Transportation Detachment (Aircraft Maintenance), 25th Infantry Division, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, on 20 through February 1963. Specialist Sizemore was serving as Crew Chief on board a CH-21C helicopter which crashed and burned. Immediately after the initial impact, he quickly directed the evacuation of two passengers from the aircraft. Then, with complete disregard for his own personal safety and fully aware of an impending gasoline explosion, he rushed to the cockpit and extricated the pilot who was seriously injured and pinned in the burning wreckage. He then requested the assistance of the passengers and removed the pilot from the dangerous area. Specialist Sizemore’s prompt and heroic action in this emergency is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.